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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.26, 480.41 and 89.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.26, 480.41 and 89.16 is: 133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.26 : 480.41 = 89.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.26/480.41 = 89.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.26x = 480.41 × 89.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.26x = 42,833.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,833.36/320.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.75

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